Much awaited budget sets Nifty at a record high

The much awaited Modi and Jaitley budget which promises to be a game changer for the Indian economy has sent the Nifty soaring at a record high on Friday.
The markets rose on optimism that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver a fiscally prudent budget next week.
Investors are betting that Modi and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will unveil next week a credible budget that seeks to raise revenue, including from sales of state-run firms, while keeping spending under control.